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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 238.16 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 238.16 and 140.88 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 238.16 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/238.16 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 238.16 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 33,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,551.98/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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